Bob Newman (Ballydehob), Sindey Kingston (Drimoleague) and Charlie Patterson (Ballinacarriga) all took part with tractors at the St. Mary’s Church, Dunmanway, Co Cork tractor and car run. The run was in aid of Dunmanway/Kilbrittan Autism Centre, M.S. Ireland – West Cork Branch and St. Mary’s Church, Dunmanway.Picture: David Patterson, Tractor Run – Cork
Christina O'Donovan (Enniskeane), Shelia O'Mahony (Dunmanway) and Jane O'Donovan (Ballineen) enjoying the sunshine at the St. Mary’s Church, Dunmanway, Co Cork tractor and car run. The run was in aid of Dunmanway/Kilbrittan Autism Centre, M.S. Ireland – West Cork Branch and St. Mary’s Church, Dunmanway.Picture: David Patterson, Tractor Run – Cork
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The Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival is well under way in Baltimore. As part of the festival, there is a boat building competition where team make boats and attempt to sail across the harbour in their creations. Taking time out from the boat building competition were Ailiash Baker; Darragh Fitzgerald; Méabh Collins and Myah Musgrave all from Baltimore. Picture: Andy Gibson.
A South West Coast Yawl Rowing Association regatta took place in Glandore today with 11 rowing clubs fielding crews in 24 races. Preparing to take part in a race were Ring Rowing Club crew Ellie Cansu; Lauren Murphy; Amy Wall Kennedy and Aisling O'Sullivan. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Helping out the at Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival at the weekend were Mary Jordan, Baltimore, Annette Lombard, Lough Hyne and Eileen Ryan, Rosscarbery. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Roisín and Lorcan Roycroft out and about in Clonakilty. Photo: Martin Walsh.
A South West Coast Yawl Rowing Association regatta took place in Glandore today with 11 rowing clubs fielding crews in 24 races. Watching the racing at the regatta were Leona; Clodagh; Callum & Megan Hegarty from Drinagh. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Sibéal O'Donovan (9) at the Courtmacsherry woods on May 10th, the day after her First Holy Communion.
As part of the Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival, there was a boat building competition where teams made boats and attempted to sail across the harbour in their creations. Taking part in the competition were Ellen Collins, Nicholas McSweeney and Rebecca McSweeney from Baltimore. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
A little bit of sunshine is good for the soul - enjoying the wonderful weather at the annual Baltimore Seafood and Wooden Boat Festival last weekend. (Photo: Anne Minihane)
In glorious spring sunshine, a group of promising beekeepers with the West Cork Beekeepers Association gathered at the apiary for the first inspection of spring to validate the bee stocks. The highlight was finding the queen bee and picking her off the frame to mark her thorax which will provide a visual aid to finding her again at a later date during the season.
The Drinagh milk lorry visited Dromore National School last Friday where representatives from Drinagh Co-op spoke to the children about the milk collection process, how milk is made into cheese, and how Drinagh Co-op operates. The children thoroughly enjoyed the visit and were delighted to receive a Drinagh hat, kindly gifted to every pupil in the school.
The Wednesday gathering of ladies from Gortalassa Old School House presented Liz from Bru Columbanus Cork with a cheque for €794 which were the proceeds of their craft exhibition and coffee morning held in April. The group also handed over 15 sets of baby blankets and hat sets for families using Bru Columbanus and who have premature or sick babies in hospital.
Fianna Fáil members Ryan O’Meara TD, Cllr George Gill, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, James O’Connor TD and Minister Christopher O’Sullivan TD celebrating the party’s centenary year at a celebration held at the Maritime Hotel last Saturday.
Bantry Blues U13 team captain Anna Connolly with referee John O’Driscoll at the game where Bantry met Rosscarbery in the final and came out with the win on a scoreline of Bantry 5-07, Rosscarbery 4-05.
The Clogagh National School team. Back: Jack O’Sullivan, Arthur O’Leary, Danny Deasy, Conrad Diamond, Grace O’Sullivan, Aoibhínn McCabe, Kate O’Flynn, Cara Kiernan, Savannah Nyhan and Kyle Harrington. Middle: Peter Dineen, Clodagh Hennessy, Olivia O’Sullivan, Bobby McCarthy, Finn Cashman, Rocha Harrington, Seán O’Flynn and Kai Fleming. Front: Oisín Deasy.
Making their First Holy Communion at St Michael's Church, Bere Island last Saturday were Theodore 'Teddy' Holler, Jake O'Regan and Mason Fitzgerald, pictured with Fr Amos.
Ninety years to the day part Josie Allen (nee Hanley) with her grand-nephew Fin McCarthy. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
Eyeries and Urhan First Holy Communion pupils Maggie O’Shea, Jamie Dunne, Niall O’Sullivan, Craig Downing, Jenna Healy, Rían Hanley and Killian Harrington with their teachers Heather O’Sullivan (principal, Urhan), Fr John Kerin and Fergus Carey (teacher). (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
Amy Power on Angel, Amy Downey on Asterix, Cathal O’Sullivan on Ned and Laura Jane O’Sullivan on Duke all took part in the Beara Cheval, part of the West Cork Cheval, which was held in Castletownbere. All proceeds on the day went to the Féile Fund. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
Lyndia Kelleher from Macroom, with her horse ‘Panache’ at the West Cork Cheval event in Rosscarbery which was held in aid of the Gavin Glynn Foundation. (Photo: Gearoid Holland)
Clonakilty Bridge Club members Anne Corby and Josephine Kelly with president Felicity Black (centre), being presented with first prize and the Joan Murphy cup.
Darrara Senior Citizens and friends were all smiles when they enjoyed a wonderful summer outing to Tralee recently.
Clonakilty Boxing Club coaches Raul Tardio and Conor Gallagher with Ryan Keohane (centre) who was a finalist in the 2026 national U19 championships in Dublin.
Pupils from Rathbarry National School who recently made their First Holy Communion at St James’ Church, Ardfield with Fr Fergus Ryan and Catherine Foley, principal.
Planning their forthcoming European interrailing trip were (from left): Alannah Oldham, Aoife O'Flynn-Meade and Niamh Kennedy, all from Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Kristina Kupcoba from Rathbarry with some Bó Bainne Úr from the Friday market in Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
At the art workshop for Africa Day in the Clonakilty Library were (seated, from left): Wendy Moloney (Clonakilty), Margaret O'Dwyer (Courtmacsherry) and Majella Murray (Rosscarbery). Standing: Elton Sibanda (Crawford College of Art and Design), Jacqueline Trout (Clonakilty), Zoe McLaughlin (Crawford College of Art and Design) and Gladys Akhabue (Clonakilty). (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Kevin Courtney, Matthew Kozlowski and Barry O'Sullivan from Bantry cooling off in the sea during the sunshine where temperatures reached 25°C. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Jan Reichle and his son Logan from Cloughduv enjoying some time at the beach in Garretstown during the fine weather. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Claudia O’Sullivan and Emma Harrington from Castletownbere gathering their saddles and harnesses before the West Cork Cheval event which was held in Rosscarbery in aid of the Gavin Glynn Foundation. (Photo: Gearoid Holland)
Members of the Ardgroom Community Group and friends at Helen’s Bar for their Cuisle lunch.
Cllr Caroline Cronin posed on the red carpet with local artist Siobhan McGibbon at the official opening of Cowman: The Movie, a short film created by the talented young filmmakers of St Matthias National School. The opening party saw teachers dressed in tuxes and the Bank House transformed into a swanky reception room fitting the auspicious occasion.
Betty and her husband Jim are regular attendees at Lorna’s Over 60s fitness classes
Joanna Wood (Enniskeane) on the left with Maura Forde (Farran) amongst the flowers at the Friday market in Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Ann McPeake, Kinsale at the recent Broadstrand Artists Exhibition in St John's Church, Courtmacsherry which was held in aid of the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
St James' National School pupils enjoyed kickboxing with Tony Stephenson who taught them how to hold a strong stance and to do effective dodging during Active Week.
Winners of the staff 4x100m relay race at Mount Saint Michael's Secondary School were (from left) Alan O’Rourke, Seamus Hayes, Bríd White and Deirdre Whelton.
Knockavilla National School’s pupils and teachers at the launch of the school’s ball run fundraiser for ‘Astro on the Hill'.
The Fastnet Festival movers and shakers, Gerard Stembridge, Helen Wells, Gene Griffin, Liz Flatman, Hilary Lane, Hilary McCarthy, Barbara Jeffery, Siobhan Jeffery Front Alper Kanburoglu and Tom McCarthy have the scene set for their annual event which is programme packed with features, short films and industry experts.
Schull Rowing Club members Sarah Britz, Emer McNally, Freda Wolfe, Jeff Flynn, Joe Connell, and Clare Seward are building up the club and encouraging anyone interested in Schull Yawl Rowing to give it a go.
Liam O’Riordan was a club player, member and friend who will be missed by everyone in the community.
The victorious Timoleague National School hurlers at Pairc Ui Chaoimh with jubilant supporters in the background. Back: Jack Harte, James Deasy, Cian O'Sullivan, Mikey Deasy, Bartosz Ikwanty, Jakub Zeleznik, Danny Connolly, Dylan Harte, Karl Bessler, Ciaran Wilcox, Jacub Ikwanty and Bill Dinneen. Front: Zack Murphy, James Keohane, Cal Griffin, Rian Daly, Jack Long (vice-captain), Colm Coomey (captain), Arthur Walsh, Steven Kelly and Conor Burns.
The Ilen Rovers U8s boys played in a Go Game Blitz hosted by Ilen Rovers at Church Cross last Saturday morning. Back: Daniel Harte, Fionn Barry, Senan Coughlan, Tadhg Holland, Finn Browne, Sean Holland and Enda Flannery. Front: Tiernan O’Driscoll, Harry Coughlan, Oran Hannick, Finn O’Sullivan, Harry Curran and Aodh McCarthy.
The U12 Ilen Rovers boys who won their league match last Sunday against Sam Maguires in very warm conditions. Back: Charlie Crowley, Conor O'Sullivan, Hugo O'Driscoll, Daniel Swanton, Sebastien O'Regan, Liam O'Neill, Cathal Ronan, Jimmy McDonagh and Stephen O'Mahony. Front: Mark Marchenko, Charlie O’Driscoll, Christopher O’Neill, Danny Coakley, Seán Duggan and Tadgh Barry.
Celebrating 21-years of Kinsale Transition Town with a special event in the Kinsale Campus were Kinsale Community Garden volunteers Aileen Daly, Dolores Shelly and Hilda Ryan-Purcell. (Photo: John Allen)
Transition Town Kinsale members Donal Chambers, Liz Creed, Klaus Harvey, Raffaella Valenti and Margaret Thullier at the special event at Kinsale Campus to celebrate 21-years of Kinsale Transition Town. (Photo: John Allen)
Divas Boutique Bakery in Ballinspittle celebrated 24 years in business recently with a small street party. Pictured is owner Shannen Keane with a special cake for the occasion. (Photo: John Allen)
Aodhán Brennan kindly embarked on his Christmas fundraiser for West Cork Rapid Response called ‘12 Dips’ with Illan Smith. Together, they raised €2,092 as they dipped into the freezing cold sea on 12 different days. Aodhán is pictured here with Kate Crowley and Betty Hennessy (WCRR) who wished him and everyone sitting the Leaving Cert all the best in June.
The Coiste Gaeilge from Coláiste na Toirbhirte, Molly O'Brien, Emma McElwaine, Mia Lyons, Grace Tarrant, Stephanie Quinn and Madison Yates, along with their principal Mary Galvin and teacher Ciara Walsh. Coláiste na Toirbhirte was awarded the Gaelbhratach flag for their promotion of the use of the Irish language in the school community.
Aidan Williamson being presented with the Young Horse Championship Cup by judge Orla Atkinson at the Bandon Agricultural Show.
The Fleming and Barrett Perpetual Cup being presented to Anna Hurley of Skibbereen by Laura Wycherley solicitor and with judge Simon Beirne.
Ann Crowley presenting her new perpetual Champion Connemara Cup with judges Jeff Grace and Terri Manning.
Thanks was expressed to all the O’Donovan Rossa under 6s who helped to launch the golf classic which will take place on June 6th at Skibbereen Golf Club. The classic is being run in memory of Dr John O’Keeffe. From left: Arthur, Amelia, Zoey, Paige, Darragh, Charlie, Jordi, Alfie, Robyn, Mason and Dominic.
Margaret Deane, Vesta Kingston and Maureen Hurley (all Dunmanway) busy selling tickets at the St Mary’s Church tractor and car run. The run was held in aid of Dunmanway/ Kilbrittain Autism Centre, MS Ireland West Cork Branch and St Mary’s Church, Dunmanway. (Photo: David Patterson)
Patsy McSweeney (Dunmanway) with his 1933 Rolls Royce at the St Mary’s Church, tractor and car run. (Photo: David Patterson)
Street Feast founder Sam Bishop with Cllr Jack White, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer TD and Jackie Cahill from Tesco at the Street Feast in Carrigaline. An estimated 129,000 people took part in the biggest ever street feast in May. This year also marked the beginning of a new chapter, with Tesco Ireland coming on board as Street Feast’s partner for the next three years, helping to bring even more communities together. (Photo: David Creedon)
